Houston Texans OT Derek Newton restructured his contract to reduce his base salaries in 2017, 2018 and 2019 from $4.25 million to $1.75 million (guaranteed), $2.25 million (non-guaranteed) and $2 million (non-guaranteed). Newton has a $500,000 roster bonus this year and an annual $250,000 base salary de-escalator clause if he fails to complete workouts. In 2018, Newton has a $500,000 roster bonus as well as a $2 million total per-game active roster bonus. In 2019, Newton has a $1 million total per-game active roster bonus.

Houston Texans OT Derek Newton (knees) is making solid progress in his recovery from two torn patellar tendons and is upbeat about his situation, according to OT Duane Brown. It is not known when Newton will be able to return to the field.

Updating previous reports, Houston Texans OT Derek Newton (knee) will miss the remainder of the season, according to head coach Bill O'Brien. Newton injured the knee in Week 7, and the full extent of the injury has not been disclosed.